My only problem with the FieldPro system with my 8x42 Nl has been the fragile objective covers, which have torn away twice in the best 2 months, at the point where the cover meets the bezel of the objective. This seems to happen almost spontaneously with almost no use. I can leave the objective covers open and leave the binoclars resting horizontally on a table overnight. I return in the morning and the cover has torn away. I don't think I am alone with this problem. The service rep at Swarovski tells me he gets 3 calls a day about the same problem. They happily replace them, but there is an obvious problem with the rubber of these covers.
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I Like the Field Pro System (1 Viewer)
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rpg51
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In the past, with the other good binos I have owned, I pretty much stopped using the objective lens covers. These NLs I have are new - and I have not had them out in the field yet - so I have been treating them like babies. But, any day now those covers, and the rain guard, are coming off for good. I know there is some risk. But, i'm willing to take the risk for ease of use. So far I like the strap, so that will probably stay.
I might use the covers when the binos are stored, but there is really zero chance of damage or soiling when they are sitting in a case.
I might use the covers when the binos are stored, but there is really zero chance of damage or soiling when they are sitting in a case.
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